Production Supervisor

Compleat Food Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary disclosed: £36,540 per annum

Discretionary benefits and employee 5%

EV charging points at sites

GroceryAid & wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is hiring a Food Production Supervisor in Clitheroe to lead a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing team. The role offers a 05:30–18:00 shift pattern and a salary of £36,540 per year, with fortnightly rotation.

You’ll drive safety, quality and on-time delivery while partnering with planning, warehouse and QA to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates bring food manufacturing experience, strong leadership and knowledge of H&S, BRC and HACCP practices, plus familiarity with MS

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and clear communication to motivate teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and food safety practices.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production as context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure products are made to high quality, safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with planning, warehouse and quality to avoid downtime and meet deadlines.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, waste, labour and safety.
• Troubleshoot changeovers or delays quickly and efficiently.
• Support training and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

H&S knowledge

Education

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

Chemical Awareness & Hygiene Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting tools

Job description

We’re hiring a Food Production Supervisor to join our growing food manufacturing team in Clitheroe. If you have experience in a fast-paced production environment and the leadership skills to inspire teams to deliver results – we want to hear from you!

Production Supervisor – Chilled Food Manufacturing

Location:The Compleat Food Group, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD

Shift: 05:30 – 18:00, Fortnightly rotating shift pattern - Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Pay: £17.46 per hour (£36,540 per annum)

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to createFood to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What You’ll Do as a Production Supervisor

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure products are made to high quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with planning, warehouse, and quality teams to avoid downtime and meet deadlines.
• Monitor and report on KPIs (OEE, waste, labour, safety).
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and efficiently, especially during changeovers or delays.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Promote a "clean as you go" culture and maintain excellent GMP at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of H&S, BRC, Food Safety, HACCP, and GMP practices.
• Ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and drive continuous improvement.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene (required)
• Chemical Awareness & Hygiene Training

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20.5 days’ annual leave with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

Hours

05:30 – 18:00, Fortnightly rotating shift pattern - Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Competitive

12-09-2026

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